14-year-old boy is facing weapons charges after police were called to a high school for a report of a student with a gun.
Police say a teacher at Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School in Sherwood Park called 911 and said a student in their classroom had a gun.
The suspect was taken into custody and Mounties recovered what they think is an imitation gun.
The boy, who can’t be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence.
He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in court later this month.
An email sent by the school division to parents Friday said crisis support staff would be at the school over the next few days to support staff and students.
An email to parents Thursday included an apology “for a failure in our communication software” that resulted in a delay in notifying them the school had been in lockdown.
“This delay was unacceptable, please know we are taking immediate steps to rectify this situation.”
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